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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.93, 951.51 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.93, 951.51 and 244.51 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.93 : 951.51 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.93/951.51 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.93x = 951.51 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.93x = 232,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,653.71/634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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